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Stunning photos of mysterious Agami Herons’ mating ritual
As you can see, the Agami Heron is a superb-looking bird, in part due to its swanky mating ensemble—a feathery white comb over, ombre neck plumes, and a hot-crimson facemask. But the species favors the steamy overgrowth of Central and … Continue reading
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary — Field Trip Results
Hi Everyone, On Saturday February 20, twelve birders walked around the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. The weather was perfect and we found 52 bird species. We had great looks at a Rufous Hummingbird, and this is always a … Continue reading
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Audubon California News — February 2016
The Black Oystercatcher is considered an indicator for the health of rocky intertidal shorelines. Threats to this habitat are real and growing: sea level rise, ocean acidification, and increased recreational and commercial use of coastal areas. But there is hope — … Continue reading
The Stunning and Colorful Birds of Taiwan
Bird Photography by John & Fish Meet John & Fish. This brother and sister duo have been photographing birds since 2006. Amazed by the beauty of nature, they began taking pictures of the birds of Taiwan and soon opened up … Continue reading
Oak Hill Memorial Park — Field Trip Results
Hi Birders, This morning, February 13, thirty-two birders met up at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido. We enjoyed the warm weather and found 47 bird species. We encountered a good assortment of winter birds as well as the usual … Continue reading
GBBC eNews: Halftime Report
GBBC 2016 Halftime Report by Marshall Iliff, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, for eBird/GBBC February 14, 2016 Red-cheeked Cordonbleu by Veena Naik, Uganda, 2016 GBBC. Overview Wow, the 2016 Great Backyard Bird Count is going strong! Thanks to all of you who … Continue reading
Escondido CBC Update
Jim Beckman requested that I forward this account of the Escondido Christmas Bird Count, originally written for the San Diego Field Ornithologists. This summary repeats some of the information provided in an earlier posting to the Palomar Audubon listserve, but … Continue reading
The NestWatch year-end report is here!
Click the cover to read the report. Dear Friend of NestWatch, We’re excited to kick off another nesting season with you. To get things started, we’re sharing our brand new annual report, the NestWatch Digest. In it, you’ll find data summaries … Continue reading
SALTON SEA/BRAWLEY AREA FIELD TRIP RESULTS
Hi Everyone, Recently, on the weekend of January 30th & 31st, twenty-six birders and our trip leader, Bob Miller, checked-out many areas around the Salton Sea and Brawley. We had a fantastic time! The weather was perfect and we all … Continue reading
2016 PAS Scholarship Award
Palomar Audubon Society has a multifaceted mission, including a community outreach program with several special initiatives. One of these initiatives is our scholarship program. This year we will provide a 100% scholarship award for a week long educational summer camp … Continue reading
The Surprising Way Birds Are Trying To Dodge Climate Change
New research shows that some birds are moving faster than ever to keep up with shifting climates. Here’s where they’re going. How are birds like this Florida Scrub-Jay dealing with climate change? New research shows that in the face of … Continue reading
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Guajome trip Report
It was a lovely day in the neighborhood as twenty-seven birders took to the hills to discover as many species as they could before lunch. The total: 54, excluding a basketball and tennis ball, both of which were in excellent … Continue reading
Endangered Habitats Action Alert
2016 Alert #1 Action Alert Save the Coastal Commission Background The California Coastal Commission administers the Coastal Act, enacted by voters in 1976. The Act’s main purposes are to ensure public access to the beach and to protect coastal … Continue reading
Keep food in the ocean for seabirds
Off the coast of Washington, Oregon and California lives a close cousin of the puffin, the Rhinoceros Auklet. This amazing little bird can dive to more than 150 feet in pursuit of prey, carry 20 fish such as this sand … Continue reading
Urgent! The California Coastal Commission’s integrity is at stake
After decades of protecting California’s coast, the California Coastal Commission is under attack by developers who want to oust key staff in order to pave the way for more development and the conversion of California’s iconic coastline for personal gain. … Continue reading
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Dos Picos/Rangeland Road Trip Report 1/23/16
Hi Everyone, Yesterday, January 23, thirty birders walked around Dos Picos County Park and Rangeland Road in Ramona and found 55 different bird species. Afterward a group of us went to Collier Park in Ramona and added 3 more, including … Continue reading
Watch Live—the Albatrosses Are Back!
The Laysan Albatrosses of Kauai return to the big screen. The Return of the Albatross Cam Over two months ago, Laysan Albatrosses began returning from their epic ocean voyages to the green warmth of Kauai’s north shore to breed. Mated pairs … Continue reading
Is it Legal? The Migratory Bird Treaty Act Clarified
An extra-safe, if inconvenient, nesting place. Carolina Wren nest by Stan DeForest. Every year, the public has questions about nesting birds, particularly those that are conspicuous or somehow compromised. Below, we recap some of these common questions and clarify which … Continue reading
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